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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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